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The 13th WTO Ministerial Conference: Addressing Fragmentation and Unilateral Industrial Policy
February 16, 2024 Anil Kumar Kanungo Commentary

As the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC) is scheduled to take place during February 26-29, 2024 at Abu Dhabi amidst a highly fractured world, trade ministers of member countries are worried and concerned about the prospects of world trade. Growth ....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , agriculture , Food Security , China's supply chains , dispute settlement mechanism
Maldives: Paying for the Wrong Choices
February 06, 2024 Amb JK Tripathi Commentary

The Maldives has been gathering news headlines for all the wrong reasons. From the “India Out” in the election manifesto of the Progressive Political Party (PPM) to unwarranted diatribes of junior ministers to the ugly brawl in the parliament of ....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Commentary , China , Maldives , Indian Army , Tourism , SLOCs , Impeachment
A Quantum Leap in Nepal-India Relations
February 02, 2024 Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

Hari Bansh Jha[1] Recently, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Kathmandu on January 4-5 and co-chaired the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commiss....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Kathmandu , PSLV , dAHAL , earthquake support , HICDPs , power purchase , SDPs
Taiwan’s Election in 2024 and What to Expect Beyond
January 25, 2024 Dr Chienyu Shih Commentary

Taiwan's just-concluded presidential and legislative elections establish the legitimacy of the government for the next four years and give them a mandate to implement new policies. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate William Lai Ching-te rec....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , DPP , Beijing , TPP , KMT , Lai Ching-te , Legislative Yuan
स्वामी जी का कर्मयोगः कर्म का मार्गदर्शक
January 19, 2024 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

स्वामी विवेकानंद की 162वीं जयंती पर, हम उन्हें समस्त भारत के, खास कर युवाओं के लिए, एक महानतम प्रती�....

Keywords : Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , कर्म , स्वामी जी , कर्मयोग
भारत-केन्या संबंध मजबूत और सामयिक
January 17, 2024 Dr Rishi Gupta Commentary

महत्त्वपूर्ण यात्रा
केन्या के राष्ट्रपति विलियम रुतो अपनी दो दिवसीय यात्रा पर 04 दिसम्बर �....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , Africa , Kenya , India-Africa , India Kenya Ties , President William Ruto
Swami Ji’s Karma Yoga : A Guide for Action
January 15, 2024 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

On the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, we remember him as one of the greatest icons for India, especially for the youth. His birth anniversary is celebrated as the National Youth Day. He will always remain an inspiration for the uplift....

Keywords : Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Vivekananda , Karma Yoga , Duty
The Unique Message of Swami Vivekananda
January 12, 2024 Dr Arpita Mitra Commentary

Swami Vivekananda is yugacharya, the prophet of this age, not only for India but for the whole world. His message is the same as the eternal message of India, the sanatana dharma taught by the rishis (seers) of yore, cast in a mo....

Keywords : Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Swami Vivekananda , Vedanta , Shakti , Advaita , karma , mukti , Ramakrishna , rishis
Swami Vivekananda: Illuminating Paths for a Transformative World
January 12, 2024 Dr J.R. Bhatt, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Every year we celebrate the life of Swami Vivekananda by remembering his works, ideals, eruditeness, and with fondness, purpose, and ideas to uplift human spirit and endeavour. At this 161st Birth Anniversary, it is a time to pause, ponder and reflec....

Keywords : Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , India , Swami Vivekananda , National Youth Day , Swamiji , Bhagvad Gita , Parliament of Religions , Western ideas
Remarks by Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov at the Open Discussion at Vivekananda International Foundation, January 8, 2023
January 11, 2024 H.E. Mr Denis Alipov Commentary

Good afternoon! Esteemed Dr Gupta, Esteemed Dr Bystritskiy, Dear colleagues, To begin with, I would like to congratulate everyone and welcome the conference that the Valdai Discussion Club and the Vivekananda International Foundation have orga....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , India , Russia , SCO , BRICS , G20 , Valdai Discussion Club , External Affairs Minister , Denis Alipov
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